Joseph Benavidez vs. Rani Yahya
Completed
MMA Bout
December 19, 2009
Dec 19, 2009
W
Benavidez defeats Yahya
L
KO/TKO, Punches
1:35 Round 1 of 3
Fighter Comparison
|
10-1-0
Climbed to 11-1 |
Pro
Record |
15-4-0
Fell to 15-5 |
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| Climbed to 11-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 15-5 | ||
|
-220
(Moderate Favorite) |
Betting Odds |
+170
(Slight Underdog) |
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Nation
|
|
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|
Sacramento
California |
Fights out of
|
Brasília
Distrito Federal |
||
|
25
+4 mos, 2 wks, 4 days |
Age at Fight |
25
+1 week, 3 days |
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135.0 lbs
(61.2 kgs) |
Weigh-In Result |
135.5 lbs
(61.5 kgs) |
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5'4"
(163cm) |
Height |
5'6"
(168cm) |
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|
65.0"
(165cm) |
Reach |
68.0"
(173cm) |
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| Team Alpha Male | Gym | Constrictor Team |
Bout Information
Event Poster
Fight Details
- Event: WEC 45: Cerrone vs Ratcliff
- Date: Saturday 12.19.2009
- Referee: Kim Winslow
- Venue: The Pearl at the Palms
- Enclosure: Cage
- Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Card (fight 8 of 10)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 135 lbs (61.2 kg)
- Benavidez Disclosed Pay: $25,000
- Yahya Disclosed Pay: $9,000
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Videos & Highlights
Promo Video | A Day in the Life of Joseph Benavidez Video by WEC
The WEC brings us this video of a day in the life of Joseph Benavidez as he trains to fight Takeya Mizugaki at WEC 45.
Interview | Reed Harris Previews Benavidez vs. Yahya at WEC 45
WEC General Manager Reed Harris previews WEC 45's Benavidez vs. Yahya matchup.
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